7-Layer Ground Beef Casserole

• rice↗1 cup

  uncooked

• canned whole kernel corn↗1 cup

  drained

• tomato sauce↗2 cans

  (8 ounce)

• onion↗1⁄2 cup

  finely chopped

• green pepper↗1⁄2 cup

  finely chopped

• ground beef↗3⁄4 lb

  uncooked

• bacon↗4 slices
• water↗1 cup

  divided

• salt and pepper

  to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a 2-quart casserole, layer rice, then corn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Pour 1 can tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water over first two layers.

4. 4

   Next, layer chopped onion, green pepper, then ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Pour second can of tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water over all.

6. 6

   Cover meat with 4 strips bacon, cut in half.

7. 7

   Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer.